- Ma Ya. Ya
- Mister Wonder
- P’tit Frere
- Le Quintet
- Insensiblement
- Rag Doll
- Made in Valse
- Iles de Paques
- Wes
- Lumieres d’Automne
- Ritournelle
Christian Escoude - Guitar
Marcel Azzola - Accordion
Stephane Guillaume - Sop & Clarinet, Flute
Jean Babtiste Laya - Guitar
Bruno Ziarelli - Drums
Jean Marc Jafet -Bass
It was nice to have a pleasant
surprise in this job, groups that call themselves
progressive, usually make strange noises which
are hard to recognise as music, never mind
jazz! Christian Escoude’s group is entirely
the opposite, very musical and with a distinct
and fresh sound, where the musicians are playing
for the collective good of the group as opposed
to a personal ego trip.
On track 4, someone plays
tenor (Stephane?), there is some terrific
accordion playing throughout and the leader’s
guitar playing is sympathetic to each of the
soloists, as well as being very creative in
his own solo spots. The whole rhythm section
plays together well and creates maximum swing
without being over loud.
Most of the compositions
are by the leader and each has a fine melodic
content and makes an excellent vehicle for
the group to improvise on. It says on the
very brief sleeve note that Christian has
not been in the recording studio for 6 years
and on this showing, that is far to long!
The group has a unique sound and is worthy
of a wide and international audience.
Don Mather
CD Reviews
Nocturne NTCD365
